Ebay Hats: Victories, Defeats, Gripes & Items of Interest

[M Hatman]

Yes, all of these things except what some of us may be interested in bidding on w/o added advertisement.

Alright....understood.........LAST E-Bay listing I will help my fellow loungers out with.........just thought it was a cool hat someone HERE should get...............
Good luck and I hope to see more pictures of it when you win.
Cheers,
M

 

[ryan_289]

There are lots of times I have questions about items on Ebay in my size. However, I am always afraid to post about them until after the auction. No need in extra attention!!

 

[moontheloon]

There are lots of times I have questions about items on Ebay in my size. However, I am always afraid to post about them until after the auction. No need in extra attention!!

it is best to have few cats that you trust to go to privately in that situation

luckily I have a few that do not wear my size

 

[hatsRme]

So, who amongst us bought this one?! It was up for such a short time, we missed it?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/391720666241?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

Time sell some hats, methinks!

 

[hatsRme]

it is best to have a few cats that you trust to go to privately in that situation...

No way, Moon! I'm a dog person.

 

[Hurricane Jack]

So, who amongst us bought this one?! It was up for such a short time, we missed it?

Not I.

 

[ryan_289]

I got this tonight. 3" brim open road type hat. I'm betting it's going to be stiff.
Look at this on eBay http://www.ebay.com/itm/192123810851

 

[rclark]

I got this tonight. 3" brim open road type hat. I'm betting it's going to be stiff.
Look at this on eBay http://www.ebay.com/itm/192123810851

Looks good!

 

[Michael R.]

I got this tonight. 3" brim open road type hat. I'm betting it's going to be stiff.
Look at this on eBay http://www.ebay.com/itm/192123810851

NICE Horseshoe Crease , Looks Great .

 

[FedOregon]

I got this tonight. 3" brim open road type hat. I'm betting it's going to be stiff.
Look at this on eBay http://www.ebay.com/itm/192123810851

Wow, with a band block to keep it sized properly. Quite a deal for $50.

 

[Bob Roberts]

Great price. Color. Crease.

 

[sinGN]

Those caps are very nice...

 

[Joao Encarnado]

Someone didn't waited for this one
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stetson-Ext...D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557

 

[alanfgag]

Someone didn't waited for this one
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stetson-Extinct-Clear-Nutria-Long-Hair-Western-1920-039-S-7-1-8-/252801681485?ul_noapp=true&nma=true&si=BXMt7WMtNNf9KEKJPK0o5Uqk1Ng%3D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557

A reasonable buy it now for this twin to mine. Likely a 7" crown when open.

 

[M Hatman]

Someone didn't waited for this one
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stetson-Extinct-Clear-Nutria-Long-Hair-Western-1920-039-S-7-1-8-/252801681485?ul_noapp=true&nma=true&si=BXMt7WMtNNf9KEKJPK0o5Uqk1Ng%3D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557

That is a WOWer......love the green liner!!! Someone got another special hat....
M

 

[rogerstg]

I was surprised that this Featherweight Champ didn't go for more than $43, especially with free shipping.
EBay link
I hope the few noted stains come out with a simple naphtha bath, but even if not, it will suit me fine as a casual summer lid.

Another "before"

I received the hat, a bit more rumpled than pictures, but after a bit of steaming and naphtha bath, it came out pretty well. All the stains are gone.
After cleaning and steaming:

Interesting that it seems to have no bow, just the band.

Roger

 

[40Cal]

Another "before"
View attachment 69264


I received the hat, a bit more rumpled than pictures, but after a bit of steaming and naphtha bath, it came out pretty well. All the stains are gone.
After cleaning and steaming:
View attachment 69265

Interesting that it seems to have no bow, just the band.

Roger

That's how Champ attains "Featherweight" status. Bows are heavy! haha
Looks like a great hat. Nice job bringing it back!

 

[Redfokker]

Another "before"
View attachment 69264


I received the hat, a bit more rumpled than pictures, but after a bit of steaming and naphtha bath, it came out pretty well. All the stains are gone.
After cleaning and steaming:
View attachment 69265

Interesting that it seems to have no bow, just the band.

Roger

My Stephen L. Stetson came with that type of ribbon treatment. I left it like that for a while, but ultimately Mike Miller added a new one. This is a stunning hat, nice to see how it has come back to life.

 

[FedOregon]

Another "before"
View attachment 69264


I received the hat, a bit more rumpled than pictures, but after a bit of steaming and naphtha bath, it came out pretty well. All the stains are gone.
After cleaning and steaming:
View attachment 69265

Interesting that it seems to have no bow, just the band.

Roger

I need to clean my Champ. I assume you remove the ribbon and liner/sweat before a naptha bath? Then air dry, or rinse first then air dry, or...???

 

[Frunobulax]

I need to clean my Champ. I assume you remove the ribbon and liner/sweat before a naptha bath? Then air dry, or rinse first then air dry, or...???

Nope. chuck the whole darn thing in there. I'd make sure the sweat is treated with a conditioner first, though.